On March 28, 2012, the Canadian Trade-marks Office announced that it is now accepting applications for registration of sound marks. It also published the first advertisement of a Canadian sound mark application for MGM’s roaring lion sound mark.

The Practice Notice states the application for a sound mark should:

1. state that the application is for the registration of a sound mark;

2. contain a drawing that graphically represents the sound;

3. contain a description of the sound; and

4. contain an electronic recording of the sound.

New applications for sound marks cannot be submitted online, only by way of a paper application. The recordings of the sound marks cannot exceed a 5MB limit and should be submitted on a CD or a DVD.

Below is a table of 89 sound trademarks registered by USPTO . Even though sound trademarks are more common in the U.S., it is still difficult to understand how some of these recordings ever managed to be registered as trademarks.

The trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The data is provided by the USPTO. I converted the data into the table below to enhance the learning and listening experience.

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TM#

TM Owner / Area / Title

TM Description

72349496

NBC - Entertainment - Chimes

THE MARK COMPRISES A SEQUENCE OF CHIME-LIKE MUSICAL NOTES WHICH ARE IN THE KEY OF C AND SOUND THE NOTES G, E, C, THE "G" BEING THE ONE JUST BELOW MIDDLE C, THE "E" THE ONE JUST ABOVE MIDDLE C, AND THE "C" BEING MIDDLE C, THEREBY TO IDENTIFY APPLICANT'S BROADCASTING SERVICE.

The mark consists of the words "At Beneficial You're Good for More" and the sounds "Toot, Toot", all set to music.

73391897

Del's Lemonade & Refreshments - Carryout Food Mobile Truck - Horn

The mark comprises a sequence of horn-like musical notes, F, A, sounded at least twice in sequence, the notes F+0 and A+0 being just above middle C.

73432170

Al Ham Productions - Entertainment -
The Dreams We Share, We'll Always Remember, Remember With The Music Of Your Life "

The mark consists of the words, "The Dreams We Share, We'll Always Remember, Remember With The Music Of Your Life", set to music.

73553567

MGM - Entertainment - Roaring Lion

THE MARK COMPRISES A LION ROARING.

73791547

AT&T - Long Distance Telecommunications - Chime + "AT&T"

THE MARK CONSISTS OF THE SPOKEN LETTERS "AT&T" SUPERIMPOSED OVER MUSICAL SOUNDS IN THE KEY OF B FLAT MAJOR, NAMELY, THE MELODY NOTES F, B FLAT, G AND C AND TWO ACCOMPANYING CHORDS, ONE OF THE FOUR NOTES F, B FLAT, C AND F AND ONE OF THE TWO NOTES F AND F.

74022482

MCI - Long Distance Telephone - Chime

THE MARK CONSISTS OF FOUR HARMONICALLY RELATED TONES WHICH ARE SUMMED TOGETHER IN A SUCCESSIVE MANNER TO PRODUCE A UNIQUE CHIME SOUND THAT IS USED AS A PROMPT TONE TO THE TELEPHONE USER.

74128547

CAPTARIS - Computerized telephone call processing - Tones +Chime

The mark consists of chime-like musical notes; comprised of the four quarter notes, "A, G, F, C", played at two octaves above middle "C".

The mark consists of the following words "HAVE A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP ON US, MATTRESS DISCOUNTERS" superimposed over a musical jingle comprised of 12 notes, in the key of F, in the sequence of AA-G-A-B flat-D-C-EE-GF-F.

74309951

LUCASFILM - entertainment - THX logo theme

The THX logo theme consists of 30 voices over seven measures, starting in a narrow range, 200 to 400 Hz, and slowly diverting to preselected itches encompassing three octaves. The 30 voices begin at pitches between 200 Hz and 400 Hz and arrive at pre-selected pitches spanning three octaves by the fourth measure. The highest pitch is slightly detuned while there are double the number of voices of the lowest two pitches.

The mark consists of the spoken words and letters "DOUBLE A M C O" with two beeps of an automobile horn interposed between "DOUBLE A" and "M C O".

75326989

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. - toy action figures - Tarzan yell

The mark consists of the sound of the famous Tarzan yell. The mark is a yell consisting of a series of approximately ten sounds, alternating between the chest and falsetto registers of the voice, as follow - 1) a semi-long sound in the chest register, 2) a short sound up an interval of one octave plus a fifth from the preceding sound, 3) a short sound down a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 4) a short sound up a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 5) a long sound down one octave plus a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 6) a short sound up one octave from the preceding sound, 7) a short sound up a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 8) a short sound down a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 9) a short sound up a Major 3rd from the preceding sound, 10) a long sound down an octave plus a fifth from the preceding sound.

75332744

Intel - Computer hardware, operating systems, etc. - chimes

The mark consists of a five tone audio progression of the notes D FLAT, D FLAT, G, D FLAT and A FLAT.

The mark consists of percolation sounds which follow voice responses to pre-recorded prompts.

75574075

Citicasters - radio broadcasting - "KIIS FM"

The mark consists of "KIIS FM" (pronounced "kiss ef em") spoken with a distinctive delivery in a distinctive male announcer's voice in a low tenor register with the emphasis of delivery on the second portion of the words (i.e., the "ef em" [phonetic] portion), and with a very brief, less than one-half of a second, pause between the "kiss" (phonetic) and "ef em" (phonetic) portions.

The mark is a musical excerpt of fourteen bars from the second movement (Andante con tenerezza) of Howard Hanson's Symphony 2, op. 30 (Romantic).

75601044

General Magic - Computer program - chimes

The mark consists of a musical phrase in the key of C Major in 4/4 time, comprising an eighth note B (above middle C); followed by an eighth note chord comprising the G below high C in the treble clef and E in the base clef; followed by a whole note chord comprising high C, the C below high C and middle C in the treble clef.

75602279

General Magic - Computer program - chimes

The mark consists of a musical phrase in the key of C Major in 4/4 time, comprising an eighth note B (above middle C); followed by an eighth note chord comprising the G below high C in the treble clef and E in the base clef; followed by a whole note chord comprising high C, the C below high C and middle C in the treble clef.

75639228

AT&T - Long Distance Telecommunications - Chime + "AT&T"

The mark consists of the spoken letters "AT&T" superimposed over musical sounds and is used when a customer of applicant's services places an "AT&T" credit card or "AT&T" operator assisted call or when a customer uses "AT&T" services.

The mark consists of a distinctive synthesized musical sound which may be described as follows: This musical mark is written in the key of A major and in 4/4 time, It is two measures/or bars long, consisting of quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes and whole notes in a four-part melody, The notes played on the first beat of the first bar consists of the quarter note A on the treble clef of G clef, A on the base clef just below middle C, and A one octave below the A on the base clef. The notes played on the second beat of the first bar consists of the dotted half note E and the base note B, which are sustained for 3 beats in the first bar and 4 beats in the second bar. The third note consists of A, two octaves below middle C which is sustained for a total of 6 beats, played on the third beat of the fist bar, with increasing volume (crescendo) until the beginning of the second bar and decreasing volume (diminnuendo) eventually ending at the double bar.

The mark consists of distinctive synthesized musical sound which may be described as follows; This musical mark is written in the key of A major and 4/4 time. It is two measures/or bars long, consisting of quarter notes,half notes, dotted half notes and whole notes in a four-part melody, The notes played on the first beat of the first bar consist of the quarter note A on the treble clef or G clef, A on the base clef just below middle C, and A one octave below the A on the base clef. The notes played on the second beat of the first bar consist of the dotted half note E and the base note B, which are sustained for 3 beats in the first bar and 4 beats in the second bar. The third note consists of A, two octaves below middle C which is substained for a total of 6 beats, played on the third beat of the first bar, with increasing volume (crescendo) until the beginning of the second bar and decreasing volume (diminuendo) eventually ending at the double bar, followed by the sound of a flag waving and snapping in the wind.

75676156

ESPN - entertainment - sports programming - six musical notes

The mark consists of the following six musical notes played in a fast tempo: "D, C sharp, D, D, C sharp, D".

The mark consists of a unique sound comprising a fundamental sweeping tone that rises quickly, in a period of about 9 seconds, to a frequency of around 1170 Hz and falls slowly, in a period of about 7 point 5 seconds, to a frequency of around 580 Hz. The fundamental tone remains rich in second and third harmonies through the entire sweep creating a continuous piercing/penetrating siren sound to the observer.

The mark consists of a unique sound comprising a fundamental sweeping tone that rises quickly, in a period of about 9 seconds, to a frequency of around 1170 Hz and falls slowly, in a period of about 7 point 5 seconds, to a frequency of around 580 Hz. The fundamental tone remains rich in second and third harmonies through the entire sweep creating a continuous piercing/penetrating siren sound to the observer.

The mark consists of a feminine voice saying the words, "YOU'VE GOT CASH.".

76159171

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power - public utility - three notes

The mark consists of a short note followed by an elongated note that is one step higher, followed by another short note that is one step below the starting note and another elongated note that is two steps below the starting note.

The mark consists of the sound of a childlike human giggle which represents the Pillsbury Doughboy giggle.

76189600

MUSICMATCH - computer software - musical phrase + chimes

The MUSICMATCH startup sound consists of a 4.4 second musical phrase. The time signature of the phrase is 4/4 with an approximate tempo of 80 bpm. The phrase starts with a pianissimo string chord whose main keys are C5, F#5, and G5. The chord crescendos to forte in ~.8 seconds at which time a 60-80Hz bass note hits. The bass note is sustained for ~.8 seconds. Overlying the string chord are synthesized pizzicato 1/8th note triplets beginning at .4 seconds and ending at ~1.2 seconds. The sequence of notes is D7, C7, A6, G6. While the bass note is sustained (~ 1 second marker) the string sound, mentioned previously, changes to an A major chord. Using the same string sound, underlying the A major chord is a sequence of 1/8th notes. The sequence is F#4, E4, A4. Finally, using a synthesized pizzicato sound, two quarter notes are sounded. The quarter note tones and second markers are, A4 at 1.8 seconds and D5 at 2.8 seconds, respectively. The sound fades to zero volume starting at 3.5 seconds and ending at 4.4 seconds.

76214049

Tellme Networks - online and telephone provision of content - Tell Me

The mark consists of the words "TELL ME" sung as a musical jingle in the key of C, comprised of two notes in the sequence of F, C, and any relative equivalent thereof.

The mark consists of a melodic/rhythmic musical phrase, the duration of which is less than two seconds, consisting of a melodic sequence equivalent to "G - AFlat - G" which crescendos toward the end of the phrase and is followed by a brief fade out. The phrase is played on the Japanese musical instrument the "Shakuhachi", and sounds similar to a flute and a cymbal sounding simultaneously and/or a quick train whistle.

The mark consists of three main audio and musical elements; it begins with a "whoosh" sound similar to a quick passing jet. This is followed by rising orchestral choir vocals in the key of D major. The sound is then concluded with a very quick ascending five-note scale played in the voice of high pitched bells: D5, F5, G5 A#5, C6. Underlying the last scale is a bass note of D2.

The mark is a Sound Mark consisting of three musical notes - Treble notes B-Flat one octave above middle C, followed by an F, and then to an E-Flat note above Middle C. The tones are synthesized using a portamento feature slightly sliding the notes into and towards each other, with a slight addition of delay and reverb throughout.

76307773

American Family Life Assurance - insurance - duck quacking the word "AFLAC"

The mark consists of the sound of a human voice speaking "HELLO AND WELCOME TO MOVIEFONE".

76332943

America Online - online multi-user computer networking - chimes

The sound mark consists of a rapid series of chime-like musical notes written on the treble clef in the key of C major, comprising a progression of the musical notes C, D, F, G, C, and the combined notes A and D.

76336743

NETBYTEL - Computer software design - xylophone

The mark consists of a xylophone tone, playing a series of 16th notes, beginning at middle "C": CECDCFDG.

76338698

NETBYTEL - Computer software design - xylophone

The mark consists of a xylophone tone, playing a descending series of 16th notes ending at "C": GEDC.

The mark consists of the sound of a brass bell tuned to the pitch D, but with an overtone of D-sharp, struck nine times at a brisk tempo, with the final tone allowed to ring until the sound decays naturally. The rhythmic pattern is eight 16th notes and a quarter note; the total duration, from the striking of the first tone to the end of the decay on the final one, is just over 3 seconds.

76350141

LeapFrog Enterprises - educational game machines - musical tones

The mark consists of a sequence of musical tones comprising the notes "B, D flat, E flat, F, G", and a chord comprised of the notes "CDF".

The mark consists of a series of musical notes without words. The sound mark starts with the notes E, B, E, B performed on a timpani in the Bass clef, followed by the notes E, B, A, E performed on a synthesized French horn in Treble clef, followed by the notes A, G#, E performed on a synthesized harpsichord in Treble clef, followed by the notes E, E, E, F#, D, E performed on a synthesized French horn in Treble clef, ending with a glissando encompassing 2 octaves starting on the note E in the Treble clef and ending on an E two octaves above, performed on synthesized strings.

"The mark consists of a sequence of airy, bell-like musical notes, D, G, A. The "D" being the one just above middle C, the "G" being the one above the "D" and the "A" being the one right above the "G", thereby to identify Applicant's telecommunications services."

76575743

Infone - Concierge arrangements - B flat clarinet

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, E and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575744

Infone - public event information- B flat clarinet

The mark consist of "Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, E and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, B and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575746

Infone - driving instructions - B flat clarinet

The mark consist of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, B and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575747

Infone - communications database- B flat clarinet

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, E and B and the second chord consisting of B, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575748

Infone - weather information - B flat clarinet

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, B and B and the second chord consisting of B, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575749

Infone - lodging information - B flat clarinet

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, B and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

76575980

Infone - lodging information - B flat clarinet

The mark consists of Two 1/4 note chords, the first chord consisting of G sharp, B and B and the second chord consisting of E, B and G sharp, played sequentially in 4/4 time followed by a 1/2 rest. Played on a B flat clarinet.

The mark consists of a sound mark comprising a music motive in the key of c minor in 3/4 time, playing the notes in the transcription shown in the drawing filed herewith. The motive consists of two musical lines played on a keyboard instrument, one part in treble clef and the other in bass clef, and the treble line begins the motive. The first beat is comprised of 4 sixteenth notes consisting of the pitches middle C-E flat-F-G flat, played in a legato fashion in a crescendo from a mezzo-piano towards a mezzo-forte over the course of the four pitches. The bass line has a quarter note rest for the full duration of the first beat. Beat two begins at a mezzo forte dynamic with the treble line descending to the pitch F for the value of a dotted quarter note as the bass voice simultaneously enters on beat two on the pitch low G (bottom line bass clef) for the value of a quarter note, which is then held while the treble line finishes beat two by continuing the descending line to the pitch E flat for the value of an eighth note, decreasing in volume. In beat three, both lines come together in a contrary motion movement for the value of a quarter note, the treble line completing its descending line to the pitch middle C and the bass line ascending up an interval of a perfect fourth to the low C (C below middle C). This completes the motive.

76586898

TiVo - Entertainment services - two tones (popping sound)

The sound mark consists a sequence of two tones of increasing pitch, playing the musical note A-sharp, just above F, which is followed by a sequence of two tones in decreasing pitch, playing the musical note A-sharp followed by the musical note F, just below the A-sharp.

76587005

TiVo - Entertainment services - six tones (popping sound)

The sound mark is comprised of sequence of two tones in increasing pitch, playing the musical note D followed by the musical note F, just above D, which is then followed by another sequence of two tones in increasing pitch, playing the musical note F-sharp followed by the musical note G, just above F-sharp, which is then followed by a sequence of two tones in increasing pitch, playing the musical note G followed by the musical note A, just above G.

76592930

First National of Nebraska - banking - "IT'S YOUR TIME. MAKE THE MOST OF IT."

SOUND MARK - "IT'S YOUR TIME. MAKE THE MOST OF IT."

76594560

CallWave - computer-based telephone services - musical phrase

The mark consists of a sound mark comprising a music motive in the key of c major in 2/4 time. The motive consists of 5 pitches played on a keyboard instrument, in treble clef. The first beat is comprised of 4 sixteenth notes consisting of the pitches E (the note a major third above middle C), ascending up an interval of one half step to F, descending back down one half step to the original starting pitch E and skipping down a major third to middle C, played in a legato fashion in a crescendo from a mezzo-piano towards a mezzo-forte over the course of the four pitches. Beat two concludes the motive with the pitch G (the pitch a perfect fourth below Middle C) being struck with an accent at a dynamic level of forte. Although the note is struck and held at the value of an eighth note, the reverberation from the keyboard extends the pitch to a value of a full quarter note. This concludes the motive.

The mark consists of the word "HISAMITSU" sung over the sound of four musical tones, E, A, E, and F sharp. The first three notes being eighth notes and the final note being a tied eighth and half note

78143573

Microsoft - customized on-line web pages, etc. - chimes

The mark consists of a sound mark comprising a music sequence in the key of D major in 4/4 time, playing the notes in the transcription shown in the drawing filed herewith. A first instrument portion of the sequence starts playing the bass registers. It begins with a low G for an eighth note and adds a D for an eighth and ties both notes to another quarter note. When the bass line gets to the first quarter note (after 1 beat of a rest) the treble clef comes in with a low B and G simultaneously for an eighth note and moves to a low D for another eighth note. Both treble and bass clefs move to a sustained half note an E for the treble clef and a chord with a low D, low A, F and A. A second instrument portion of the sequence has all rests in the bass clef. The treble clef starts with a 2 beat rest. The first eighth note is a high D and is tied to an eighth note of high G. The next note is a sustained half note in high A. The phrase increases in volume as it is played.

78227515

AWS Convergence Technologies - Software for notifying consumers of live weather conditions - five chirps similar to the chirping sound of a cricket

The mark consists of a series of five chirps similar to the chirping sound of a cricket.

78621952

Repaca - downloadable ringtones - electronic music

The mark consists of a rim shot with one double handed hit to a drum followed in turn by a crescendo of 12 drum beats, followed in turn by an electronic keyboard decrescendo trill ending with a sound that is a combination of a golf swing and a paper cutter.

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